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In the Zone
Tim Layden
November 27, 2006
The ubiquitous Tampa Two defense will have a major effect on December's playoff races. Keep an eye on these four Tampa Two--heavy games.
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November 27, 2006

In The Zone

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The ubiquitous Tampa Two defense will have a major effect on December's playoff races. Keep an eye on these four Tampa Two--heavy games.

NOVEMBER 26
CHICAGO at NEW ENGLAND

Tom Brady, who's had success in the past against Tony Dungy's schemes with the Colts, matches wits against Brian Urlacher and the best Two defense in the NFL.

DECEMBER 3
SEATTLE at DENVER

The Seahawks should have Matt Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander back to try to pick apart Denver's Tampa Two, anchored by safety John Lynch and middle man Al Wilson.

DECEMBER 10
INDIANAPOLIS at JACKSONVILLE

Dueling Tampa Twos: Watch Peyton Manning try to find holes in the Jaguars' zone while Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew attempt to grind it out against the Colts' run D.

DECEMBER 17
KANSAS CITY at SAN DIEGO

Best way to beat Tampa Two: run the ball. LaDainian Tomlinson tore up Denver's zone last week in the Chargers' 35--27 stunner and will try for a Two-fer against another AFC West rival.

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